What has made you Happy today??

[10G]

finally finished off some tidy up & 'make it better' work under the bonnet.

fitted a battery isolator switch, reran some cabling, repaired an SBI12, removed & cleaned the catch can, cleaned around the catch can area, fabb'd up a new pre fuel filter holder & fitted same (could've done a motor swap in less time), removed dead 2nd battery, removed gunk, repaired broken bits n pieces, tightened this n that.

started on the 3rd battery electrics yesterday, almost finished that, just making it a little more robust and more neaterer.

New fuel pre filter holder pre painting...

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[10G]

bought 6 pairs of 2x magnifying reading glasses for $10.29.

$10.29, you know they're going to be great!

[MB]

Contacted UFI-WA as a Mexican Nuffy with a plan last year thankfully with previous Guru QLD guidance learned & read here [emoji120][emoji120]
Loving this Forum, old Grandpa Spec TD42 internally rebuilt thereafter locally exactly how Mr Nissan should have released them with some WA stable/balanced Diesel & Air incoming [emoji736][emoji736][emoji3590][emoji3590][emoji106][emoji106]


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[Plasnart]

OK who cancelled our new mate today? I was impressed how he could in just 3 posts be so condescending and pompous I was actually looking forward to his continuance here. Woulda been fun to press his buttons for a laugh.

[rusty_nail]

OK who cancelled our new mate today? I was impressed how he could in just 3 posts be so condescending and pompous I was actually looking forward to his continuance here. Woulda been fun to press his buttons for a laugh.Haha I think his posts were direct copies and pasted from the first link on Google relating to the topic. Either that or it was chatgpt so it invented the lot. Very sneaky either way.

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[Plasnart]

Haha I think his posts were direct copies and pasted from the first link on Google relating to the topic. Either that or it was chatgpt so it invented the lot. Very sneaky either way.

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What’s gonna happen when this AI takes off? We’re in trouble I think.

[rusty_nail]

What’s gonna happen when this AI takes off? We’re in trouble I think.I guess? But maybe it will also force people to interact face to face better as I feel alotta social medias etc has ended up with alot of people just struggling to hold a basic conversation or focus on anything longer than it takes a reel to finish? People might just have to get back to being actual people with good interpersonal relationships.

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[Plasnart]

I guess? But maybe it will also force people to interact face to face better as I feel alotta social medias etc has ended up with alot of people just struggling to hold a basic conversation or focus on anything longer than it takes a reel to finish? People might just have to get back to being actual people with good interpersonal relationships.

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The only social media I have is a couple of special interest forums like this one. No Facebook, instagram, TikTok etc. A guy I’m working with at the moment gets all his news and worldly information from social media, and is a certified space cadet in his mid 40s. He explained “reels” to me recently when I said I had no idea what he was talking about. He said it was “real life” stories as opposed to made up stuff. I don’t know if that’s right or not and not interested in being told what it is if it’s wrong, but if it’s true I bloody give up. I’ll buy myself a cabin in the bush and live like a happy hermit while the world “turtles”. :D

[mudnut]

The meme is : I tried outdoor life. The graphics were fantastic but the plot was boring.

[mudski]

I’ll buy myself a cabin in the bush and live like a happy hermit while the world “turtles”. :D

This! Is my dream.


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[Plasnart]

The meme is : I tried outdoor life. The graphics were fantastic but the plot was boring.

Mate I thought a meme was a picture with a funny caption under it. I don’t really get what you’re saying here but if I’m totally out of touch then I’m rapt!

Unfortunately I learnt what bae meant recently and my intelligence is poorer for it. :)

[Plasnart]

This! Is my dream.


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Mate I went for a cruise in the Otways a few weeks ago and came across a spot where I saw an old vehicle track off the dirt road. Backed up to have another look and yep definitely been vehicles down there but it now had saplings growing up over it. Interest got the better of me so I parked up and walked down the old track through the light scrub. Got through into a clearing and saw an old bbq. Hmm, this is interesting I thought. Walked a bit further in and saw a shed about 10x6. Feck. Backtracked back to my car, got in, flicked a leech off my arm and drove away. Think I found a hermit and wondered if he knew I was snooping (without alterior motives) or whether it was just an old shed.

[mudski]

I’d be happy to be The Button Man. I’m so over having to share my oxygen with other humans here that really don’t deserve it and are just wasting it. Lol.


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[BigRAWesty]

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[Plasnart]

I’d be happy to be The Button Man. I’m so over having to share my oxygen with other humans here that really don’t deserve it and are just wasting it. Lol.


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Mate if you had to work with the bloke I have to work with at the moment (thankfully only another 2 weeks but don’t tell him) you’d be Button Man’s daddy. Fair dinkum this guy is a head fk. :D

[mudnut]

There is a proper meme out there, but I was just too lazy to find it, copy it and paste. But what it means is that the new generations would rather be online, gaming, than being there in person.

[Plasnart]

There is a proper meme out there, but I was just too lazy to find it, copy it and paste. But what it means is that the new generations would rather be online, gaming, than being there in person.

Heaven help the next call to arms.

[mihit]

I’ll buy myself a cabin in the bush and live like a happy hermit while the world “turtles”. :D
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[growler2058]

Mate I thought a meme was a picture with a funny caption under it. I don’t really get what you’re saying here but if I’m totally out of touch then I’m rapt!

Unfortunately I learnt what bae meant recently and my intelligence is poorer for it. :)

Same as mate?

[Plasnart]

Same as mate?

Sort of. It’s an acronym if you really want to google it.

[rusty_nail]

Staring a new project. That amazing colour change when you first start dressing the timber. Soo happy86775

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[rusty_nail]

And then to this. Fyi the colour in photos never do that colour justice, there is just so much potential, compare what you might know the colour of pine(on the wall) to the colour of the timber I just dressed. Soooo much more exciting
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[mihit]

Staring a new project. That amazing colour change when you first start dressing the timber. Soo happy

Oh do tell....Is it a bar top?
gum? That stuff is hard on knives/cutters/machines.
Good wood tho. Not too common here on the main island. Made myself some trestles out of it... know where a few more meters are stacked up too, but gaddamn it's unfriendly stuff.

...gawd I wish I still felt that way about wood. But after you've run a few hundred (thousand?) metres of the shit through machines...the novelty wears off. And if you're doing it with a hand plane... you're just mad!

[rusty_nail]

Oh do tell....Is it a bar top?
gum? That stuff is hard on knives/cutters/machines.
Good wood tho. Not too common here on the main island.

...gawd I wish I still felt that way about wood. But after you've run a few hundred (thousand?) metres of the shit through machines...the novelty wears off. And if you're doing it with a hand plane... you're just mad!Definitely no to the hand tools mate haha I have a thicknesser. I've machines a fair amount of wood over time, but the novelty hasn't worn off yet thankfully. Nah it's going to be a bed for my youngest. He's outgrown his cot, which I made also lol. Yeah this timber is very very hard on the equipment but hard work bring big rewards imho. At a guess I think it's karri. Grain is nice and straight so not Redgum and when I bought the pack of timber the bloke said there was a mix of fiddle back messmate, iron bark, karri, some Redgum sleepers and some otherstuff. I bought it from a saw mill and believe it was just timber that didn't fit an the neat packs for shipping so it was consolidated over time and then left without thought on how to get rid of it. Scored the whole pack for under $150 I think.

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[BrazilianY60]

That is super nice Rusty! So your're building him a adult size bed already or bigger then current but still child size?

[rusty_nail]

That is super nice Rusty! So your're building him a adult size bed already or bigger then current but still child size?Hey mate, yep were upgrading him to a king single. It's just longer than a single bed it you don't know. I've made alot of furniture around the home, including all the beds and cots. Here are the beds I've made(can't find one of my daughter's)



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[Winnie]

We moved to a new house this week, nice little exclusive neighbourhood. Wildlife here is unreal! We have our very own bower.
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The camp ground.
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The neighbour has some weird pets...
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[Plasnart]

We moved to a new house this week, nice little exclusive neighbourhood. Wildlife here is unreal!
The neighbour has some weird pets...

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You don’t wanna be within arm’s reach when that last one plays “roll over”! :D

Looks great Winnie.

[Winnie]

I told the kids that next time they are naughty they have to play with Doug's puppy for 5 minutes [emoji23]

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[10G]

finished off tidying up fridge, battery, lighting etc type wiring yesterday.
don't know why, but i'm getting 14v registering on my poor mans scanguage, my dc-dc charger input and the output of the charger has bumped up a bit now as well.
just shortened a few +ve leads, removed a few leads, cleaned a few -ve connections, replaced a fuse.
old girl's running like a top now.

after 20+ years, also christened the garage floor on saturday. 8.2 litres of old diesel oil spilt, coz someone forgot to pull out the oil bucket before they backed out of the shed. that didn't make me happy.
sand and engine degreaser to the rescue.

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[jay see]

Had my son pick up a new starter motor for his car 02 subie..

Walked in from work at 6.30 and was sitting down having dinner at 7.15 job done..

Makes it really easy when the starter is nice and high.

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[MB]

Sticks & Flamage, Clear Skies [emoji3590][emoji3590]

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‘Don’t Look UP’ [emoji23]

Imagine A time well before even moving pictures/photographs [emoji23]

Our night sky is by far the best entertainment to date, just asked them last Blokes/Sheila’s [emoji3590][emoji3590]


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[BrazilianY60]

after 20+ years, also christened the garage floor on saturday. 8.2 litres of old diesel oil spilt, coz someone forgot to pull out the oil bucket before they backed out of the shed.

You have a good excuse though.
When I drained the cooling of mine, buckets ready to hold it all and I still managed to spill about 80% of it to the floor, to which the missus pissed me the whole week saying "now you know how it is to go to the bathroom after you" LOL.

[mihit]

"kitty litter" is handy to have on hand for garage spills...

[10G]

looking at tyres.
currently got kenda RX sometings, quite impressed, but wear quickly.
always liked the look of goodyear duratracs.
if you havn't seen 'em, look at the kuhmo mt71 mud tyres, they're pretty chunky.
bfg muds have a bad name atm, ones made in thailand only getting 15000-20000 kms.
everything so bloody expensive.
some coopers going for $500+
nittos, unknown 5 years ago, $400+ now
dunno???????????????????????????

[10G]

ooh. what has made me happy?
leave approved last week.
we're heading to cape york in August!!!!!!
6 weeks baby!!!

[mihit]

looking at tyres...
dunno???????????????????????????

Mud? Sand? Road?

If a general a/t "nankang" brand are the best cheapy brand i've found, hard compound (long wearing on the tarmac) no comment on grip or offroad performace.

I've got some kumho ATs punching on for 2.5 years (~600km/week laden with builders kit, 50/50 gravel/tarseal with the odd sand/mud at weekends) and they still have a quarter inch tread...

I found the old bfg KM2 brilliant in mud, got fair mileage out of them given how lazy i was swapping them off for highway use, and they'd hang onto the bead right down at 10psi and just created traction everywhere, could drive up a tree with em.
They -are- what the baja boys run, and not just cos they getem for free. 7 ply(?) sidewall...

Got some maxxis razr muds which haven't seen too much work, scrubbed off a lot of og tread within 1 year but still presenting nice and chunky. Haven't had them aired down or anything.

[10G]

probably just a 50/50 tyre I guess, but could end up with anything.
had a look at some maxxis tyres, geez louise, too pricey for me.
looked at some haida tyres, chinese unknowns, better specs than many, get a set of 4 for under $1K. 10 ply.
you have to wonder what you pay for sometimes, it's only bloody rubber and steel and other types of rubber and nylon and other stuff.
i'd like to get some bfg's but apparently if you get the taiwan or thailand made ones, they're real crap, plus they're dear
oh well, 1st world problems hey.

[MB]

Originally us Hillian’s were BFG KM1 & 2 Muddy weekend fanboys in the day and KO1 & 2 AT’s weekday working Patrols with proven longevity/performance success.
Pricing/availability wise most Hillian’s are moving to Maxxi’s now, AB’s had the AT Razr 811’s on his work Navara for some time so I copied too on mine and are very impressed so far with their slippery highway grip even though they are a paddock grassy top performing home tyre.
I would personally class the AT811 as a 65/35 AT, perfect for my personal needs [emoji106][emoji106]


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[MB]

FWIW: 10G Mate, Wossco’s 35” Maxxi’s Muddies Absolutely MORE than kept up with 37” Treps and old school 36” Simex [emoji22]
Dare I Say, Dat Skinny Bushman KNOWS Dirt & HOW TO Flick IT OFF [emoji23][emoji23][emoji123][emoji123]

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[10G]

Originally us Hillian’s were BFG KM1 & 2 Muddy weekend fanboys in the day and KO1 & 2 AT’s weekday working Patrols with proven longevity/performance success.
Pricing/availability wise most Hillian’s are moving to Maxxi’s now, AB’s had the AT Razr 811’s on his work Navara for some time so I copied too on mine and are very impressed so far with their slippery highway grip even though they are a paddock grassy top performing home tyre.
I would personally class the AT811 as a 65/35 AT, perfect for my personal needs [emoji106][emoji106]


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Hey thanks MB. I'm going to check those AT811s out.

After I wrote that line about the 4 chinese tyres for $1K I remembered, I class tyres as one of my most important items so therefore I allow myself to spend more money on them, I only carry 1 spare.

[MudRunnerTD]

Hey thanks MB. I'm going to check those AT811s out.

After I wrote that line about the 4 chinese tyres for $1K I remembered, I class tyres as one of my most important items so therefore I allow myself to spend more money on them, I only carry 1 spare.

I have the 811s on #The62 and have found them great in all but slippery Mud. Awesome on the beach and quiet on the road. For what they are they have been great. I'm considering if i go to a Muddy next as my willingness to wreck my shiny shit increases. Lol the 811s are great.

[mihit]

had a look at some maxxis tyres, geez louise, too pricey for me.
you have to wonder what you pay for sometimes,

The difference between price and value...if you have to buy 3 sets of $1k tyres, When a $2500 set would have gone the same distance (and you don't spend the time/money at the tyre shop swapping three sets out...) worth it in my mind.

[BrazilianY60]

Well, except for something like the excellent sidewall reinforcement that a BFG has and none of the other tires, brand names or not, do not, I find it hard to believe that one tire would drive the likes of 3 times the distance of another.

But lets say 2x is an obtainable ratio between two brands. IMHO I'd rather have a fresh tire at half the period and enjoy that nice new tire feeling once more. Also, for a tire to outlast another by that much, there has to be a very significant difference in the softness of the ruber, and I'd stay with the softer one day and night. More grip to tarmac and more comfort to the passengers.

[mihit]

Well, except for something like the excellent sidewall reinforcement that a BFG has and none of the other tires, brand names or not, do not, I find it hard to believe that one tire would drive the likes of 3 times the distance of another.

But lets say 2x is an obtainable ratio between two brands. IMHO I'd rather have a fresh tire at half the period and enjoy that nice new tire feeling once more. Also, for a tire to outlast another by that much, there has to be a very significant difference in the softness of the ruber, and I'd stay with the softer one day and night. More grip to tarmac and more comfort to the passengers.

All fair points. Horses for courses.

If I's doing much tarmac I'd rather a harder longer wearing tyre and let the shocks take up the slack. I do run good sidewall ratios as well, not low profile ones, so there's cushion there too. As long as they grip and slip/slide predictably, I can drive around em.
...and as for passenger comfort, they're 30 year old tractors. If they want comfort they can phone an uber. (Plus the guys sitting on haybales in the tray have a pretty soft ride only interrupted by shooting, rehydration, and dead animals)

But 3x, that's a number from thin air to make a point. If anyone does find those tyres please comment!

[mudski]

Well, except for something like the excellent sidewall reinforcement that a BFG has and none of the other tires, brand names or not, do not, I find it hard to believe that one tire would drive the likes of 3 times the distance of another.

But lets say 2x is an obtainable ratio between two brands. IMHO I'd rather have a fresh tire at half the period and enjoy that nice new tire feeling once more. Also, for a tire to outlast another by that much, there has to be a very significant difference in the softness of the ruber, and I'd stay with the softer one day and night. More grip to tarmac and more comfort to the passengers.

Leave a BFG MT out in the sun for a few years then use it. Guaranteed you will get half a million k’s out of it as will be hard as a rock. Fun in the wet too!


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[mihit]

Leave a BFG MT out in the sun for a few years then use it. Guaranteed you will get half a million k’s out of it as will be hard as a rock. Fun in the wet too!


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Now there's something I've never heard! I always aim to buy/fit tyres in winter, on the beleif that the cooler temps "set" the rubber, or at least don't chew it out like running hot does...might be folklore but.

[mudnut]

Got to watch the wild surf at Cape Bridgwater. Absolutely magnificent!

[MB]

Pictures Or IT Never happened Craigstar [emoji120][emoji120]
……EDIT ,,,,Please [emoji3590][emoji3590][emoji120][emoji120]

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[mudnut]

Pictures Or IT Never happened Craigstar [emoji120][emoji120]
……EDIT ,,,,Please [emoji3590][emoji3590][emoji120][emoji120]

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As soon as I got there, I berated myself for not bringing the camera. The tide and surf was so violent, it was crashing into the western side then sweeping sideways to the east, along the beach. There was a group of surfers that were swept out, and ended up riding the surf next to the cliffs.

[BigRAWesty]

looking at tyres.
currently got kenda RX sometings, quite impressed, but wear quickly.
always liked the look of goodyear duratracs.
if you havn't seen 'em, look at the kuhmo mt71 mud tyres, they're pretty chunky.
bfg muds have a bad name atm, ones made in thailand only getting 15000-20000 kms.
everything so bloody expensive.
some coopers going for $500+
nittos, unknown 5 years ago, $400+ now
dunno???????????????????????????Probably a bit late to the party here but imo there are 3 to look at.
Maxis 811's are brillant. Grippy, quiet and last.
Bfg at3 are a solid tyre. Bit harder compound so last a long time but some report a bit slippery.
Fallen wildpeak at3, very new design from the older at2's.
Reported quieter with better block design and good life span.

I will probably go the Maxis 811's when the factory tyres are done.

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[jay see]

We have added another car to fleet about month or so ago.

Mitsubishi 2010 V6 vrx outlander. Today was the perfect opportunity to test out the 4wd system. On the way back from the Daylesford market we did a easy track which took onto a medium rated track. Lasted about 700m till we faced a long bog hole, not deep, but very soft. Was pretty impressed overall and the wife and the car both popped there 4wd cherries [emoji523][emoji523].

I wanna plot out a easy day of tracks so she can drive the day..http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2023/06/4.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2023/06/5.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2023/06/6.jpg

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[rusty_nail]

We have added another car to fleet about month or so ago.

Mitsubishi 2010 V6 vrx outlander. Today was the perfect opportunity to test out the 4wd system. On the way back from the Daylesford market we did a easy track which took onto a medium rated track. Lasted about 700m till we faced a long bog hole, not deep, but very soft. Was pretty impressed overall and the wife and the car both popped there 4wd cherries [emoji523][emoji523].

I wanna plot out a easy day of tracks so she can drive the day..http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2023/06/4.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2023/06/5.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2023/06/6.jpg

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[MB]

Decided to book a flight up to Northern NSW and hire a Prado to inspect some new outastate timber coupes, thanks DanYaVicDickhead [emoji22]
Was planning on giving the old GQ with brand new donk its first proper highway run-in but ‘thankfully’ the brand new A/C compressor nearly caught fire in my driveway today [emoji51]
Much betterer happening here than out on the NSW backroads somewhere, I blame Tasmanian sludge for its first 1,000km run in, not ME [emoji848][emoji23]

https://youtu.be/Ima3cdylsT8

Happy Day Today…..Perception IS 9/10th of the Law [emoji106][emoji106][emoji23]


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[PeeBee]

Decided to book a flight up to Northern NSW and hire a Prado to inspect some new outastate timber coupes, thanks DanYaVicDickhead [emoji22]
Was planning on giving the old GQ with brand new donk its first proper highway run-in but ‘thankfully’ the brand new A/C compressor nearly caught fire in my driveway today [emoji51]
Much betterer happening here than out on the NSW backroads somewhere, I blame Tasmanian sludge for its first 1,000km run in, not ME [emoji848][emoji23]

https://youtu.be/Ima3cdylsT8

Happy Day Today…..Perception IS 9/10th of the Law [emoji106][emoji106][emoji23]


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You sure are having some great luck lately.

[Winnie]

Bloody beautiful day today!
Got to clear up some trees, mow the lawns and have a couple of beers by the fire in the back yard.
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Also found a little mate by the front door.
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[rusty_nail]

Our ugly slate tiles have been lifting recently, I believe due to the missus letting the kids ride their bikes inside. Took a gamble and decided to start lifting the slate and unearthed these awesome floorboards hidden underneath. Why you would ever cover up them is beyond me, and I can't see any obvious reason in the subfloor that would suggest they were covered due to any damage.8683786838

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[Winnie]

Gamble paid off mate, that's awesome!
We have really soft pine floorboards in our new house, and the fella we bought the house off was an invalid, he used a walking frame to get around the house so there are wheel tracks all the way throughout. We will either have to sand them down a fair bit or lay something over the top, but that is all going to happen at a much later date!

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[MB]

Thank Fark I’m merely a Pisshead whom loves free camping outa townships…..this place has lost its next level confronting Sole [emoji22][emoji51]

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Challenge Yas’ll to try and buy a Meat Pie & Flat White Coffee smoko time without feeling like
you’re in the USA Bronx, maybe [emoji848]??????
Them skinny Mongrels lining towns streets ‘AiNT’ what the place was ever about……ICE Madness IMHO [emoji51][emoji22]


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[rusty_nail]

Thank Fark I’m merely a Pisshead whom loves free camping outa townships…..this place has lost its next level confronting Sole [emoji22][emoji51]

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Challenge Yas’ll to try and buy a Meat Pie & Flat White Coffee smoko time without feeling like
you’re in the USA Bronx, maybe [emoji848]??????
Them skinny Mongrels lining towns streets ‘AiNT’ what the place was ever about……ICE Madness IMHO [emoji51][emoji22]


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how many people ofered you cookies whilst walking down the street lol

[mudski]

Gamble paid off mate, that's awesome!
We have really soft pine floorboards in our new house, and the fella we bought the house off was an invalid, he used a walking frame to get around the house so there are wheel tracks all the way throughout. We will either have to sand them down a fair bit or lay something over the top, but that is all going to happen at a much later date!

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Don’t bother with pine mate. Had it in our previous house. It’s a soft wood and just dints so easily, you will spend a lot of time, and money getting it looking good, and it will just look terrible in no time. Best thing I did there was lay an engineered floor over it.


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[Winnie]

Thanks mate, we had pine flooring in our last house and it was much harder wearing that what we have now.
Can't beat nice hardwood though... One day

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[mudski]

Thanks mate, we had pine flooring in our last house and it was much harder wearing that what we have now.
Can't beat nice hardwood though... One day

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Yeah all in good time. We have been in our house six years. part of the house still has the carpet that was laid back in the 70's with the edges cut away so we could sand and paint the skirting boards. We had the intention of removing the carpet and have new floor laid but, stuff in life gets in the way. So it simply has to wait.

[Coldcomfort]

So... I was lazily cruising around on Youtube. Lots of different things appear in my feed. I clicked on this out of curiosity. Honest.

I started to have one of those WTF am I looking at moments...... I almost feel ashamed to admit it. But I found myself smiling and enjoying the show.

https://youtu.be/WIKqgE4BwAY

Please don't judge me.....

[Plasnart]

So... I was lazily cruising around on Youtube. Lots of different things appear in my feed. I clicked on this out of curiosity. Honest.

I started to have one of those WTF am I looking at moments...... I almost feel ashamed to admit it. But I found myself smiling and enjoying the show.

https://youtu.be/WIKqgE4BwAY

Please don't judge me.....

Holy smokes I’m not sure if that was good or utterly terrible!? A bit of both I think. That was weird haha.

[mudnut]

So... I was lazily cruising around on Youtube. Lots of different things appear in my feed. I clicked on this out of curiosity. Honest.

I started to have one of those WTF am I looking at moments...... I almost feel ashamed to admit it. But I found myself smiling and enjoying the show.

https://youtu.be/WIKqgE4BwAY

Please don't judge me.....

Still in the WTF category...:)

[BigRAWesty]

Thanks mate, we had pine flooring in our last house and it was much harder wearing that what we have now.
Can't beat nice hardwood though... One day

Sent from my SM-S916B using TapatalkGuessing what you have now is radiata pine.
Classed as a hard wood but it is soft AF.
Watch out for high heel shoes. They will dent the timber..
Cyprus pine is a solid wood. And lovely grain..

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[BigRAWesty]

So... I was lazily cruising around on Youtube. Lots of different things appear in my feed. I clicked on this out of curiosity. Honest.

I started to have one of those WTF am I looking at moments...... I almost feel ashamed to admit it. But I found myself smiling and enjoying the show.

https://youtu.be/WIKqgE4BwAY

Please don't judge me.....Baby metal do rock ey..
Some of their other songs, all though you can't understand the lyrics.. are good.
Korean I believe they are.
Made tripple j hottest 100 last year from memory..

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[Winnie]

Guessing what you have now is radiata pine.
Classed as a hard wood but it is soft AF.
Watch out for high heel shoes. They will dent the timber..
Cyprus pine is a solid wood. And lovely grain..

Sent from my SM-S916B using TapatalkThat makes sense mate. But if fun trivia, but balsa wood is a hard wood too!

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[Coldcomfort]

I poked around a bit. They are from Japan. They are touring Australia at the moment.

[PeeBee]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSHd2rnkRTE

[Plasnart]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qshd2rnkrte

lol!!…...….

[BrazilianY60]

Hahaha, there was even a brazilian one!

[Plasnart]

PeeBee

https://youtube.com/watch?v=ielt_9SyyH0&feature=share

[MB]

Hahaha, there was even a brazilian one!

Absolutely Love THIS Forum [emoji3590][emoji3590]
So Educational, honestly always thought a ‘Brazilian’ was a landing strip directional trim [emoji23]
Full bald is going a little too far IMHO you young wankers [emoji848]


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[rusty_nail]

Absolutely Love THIS Forum [emoji3590][emoji3590]
So Educational, honestly always thought a ‘Brazilian’ was a landing strip directional trim [emoji23]
Full bald is going a little too far IMHO you young wankers [emoji848]


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkDon't knock it till ya tried it old mate!

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[MB]

Nope, I have Daughters [emoji3590][emoji3590]


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[MB]

Youngest Tall-en, has more than qualified for bringing her bestest McHillian skills to the undercover unmoving Wabbits Targets [emoji3590][emoji3590]
Long way to go-go, and a shipload of Humility [emoji123][emoji123][emoji3590][emoji3590][emoji3590][emoji3590]


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[MB]

Not Happy, Fair Dinkum Proud [emoji3590][emoji3590]
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[Plasnart]

So... I was lazily cruising around on Youtube. Lots of different things appear in my feed. I clicked on this out of curiosity. Honest.

I started to have one of those WTF am I looking at moments...... I almost feel ashamed to admit it. But I found myself smiling and enjoying the show.

https://youtu.be/WIKqgE4BwAY

Please don't judge me.....

Thanks a lot PAL!! After watching that now I’ve got Baby Metal prominent in my YouTube algorithm recommendations!

No more I tells ya! :D

[Coldcomfort]

My pleasure...

[mihit]

Nope, I have Daughters [emoji3590][emoji3590]


Me too. God does have a sense of humour eh XD

Not Happy, Fair Dinkum Proud
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Anchor seems a long way back...a fine way to shave :p not that I ever use a release aid,
that looks a short bow for it's draw length so the angle for shooting fingers could get sore...

fuckit I'd rather shoot recurve...

[mudski]

I finally finished the daughters Navara and it’s finally registered.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230630/c836047a324cfc8fadcccdeac1505f25.jpg

And after 6 months

Finished her horse float. Which was an absolute nightmare to do. Anything I touched on that horse float was fooked! But all done!
It got.
New spring shackles as two had sheered off
New springs
New drum brake assemblies
New steel brake lines
New master cylinder
New tow hitch
Full rewire
New reverse light
Interior light fitted up
Sections on the frame cut out due to rust and new sections welded in

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[BrazilianY60]

With such a list of things to fix on the float no one can say you were horsing around!

[mudnut]

Back home after a trip to to Central Vic. Stayed at the BIG 4 caravan park at an Ensuite site, in Castlemaine. Went on the Historic Rail trip to Maldon. First Class tickets.

Had a squiz around Maldon, then rode the train back to Castlemaine. Absolutely recommend the trip. We ate at the Railway Hotel near the station, each night. Great service, great food and the place is cozy and has a friendly atmosphere.

We didn't want to come home!

[Plasnart]

Back home after a trip to to Central Vic. Stayed at the BIG 4 caravan park at an Ensuite site, in Castlemaine. Went on the Historic Rail trip to Maldon. First Class tickets.

Had a squiz around Maldon, then rode the train back to Castlemaine. Absolutely recommend the trip. We ate at the Railway Hotel near the station, each night. Great service, great food and the place is cozy and has a friendly atmosphere.

We didn't want to come home!

I second that Railway Hotel endorsement! Have been a couple of times.

[jay see]

I finally finished the daughters Navara and it’s finally registered.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2023/06/35.jpg

And after 6 months

Finished her horse float. Which was an absolute nightmare to do. Anything I touched on that horse float was fooked! But all done!
It got.
New spring shackles as two had sheered off
New springs
New drum brake assemblies
New steel brake lines
New master cylinder
New tow hitch
Full rewire
New reverse light
Interior light fitted up
Sections on the frame cut out due to rust and new sections welded in

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Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkWell at least you got one 4wd in the garage. Did it need much for a roadie..

Nice work on the float too.



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[rusty_nail]

Collected some firewood. I also figured out the best way to do it haha, from a neighbours place, with machines! 8 truck-fulls!

87024

87025

87026

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[Maxhead]

Collected some firewood. I also figured out the best way to do it haha, from a neighbours place, with machines! 8 truck-fulls!

87024

87025

87026

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Nice one Nico, you’ll need it mate


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[AB]

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Weekend camping with the fam at Eurora.

Pretty cool little spot here and apparently crazy winds and storms in vic but it’s perfect here!


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[Maxhead]

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Weekend camping with the fam at Eurora.

Pretty cool little spot here and apparently crazy winds and storms in vic but it’s perfect here!


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I bet it’s a bit quieter then Chrisso’s lol


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[AB]

I bet it’s a bit quieter then Chrisso’s lol


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Hahaha nah I loved that, all good bro but I lock the van now just in case lol


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[Winnie]

Hahaha nah I loved that, all good bro but I lock the van now just in case lol


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkDon't leave your keys in the ignition either [emoji6]

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[MB]

Scored the morning off work tomorrow, fully unpaid at my expense [emoji120][emoji106]
Worth it though, should get some decent internal 5 yearly safety checkup videography to post up here thereafter [emoji327]
1 of 3 PICOPREP satchels down the hatch already, settling in now for a long night watching movies [emoji897][emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]

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[Rossco]

Good luck I think I eventually worked out what's going on [emoji1787] . . .

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[MB]

Speaking of “Good Luck” Brother Wossco, when’s that Bun ready? [emoji3590][emoji3590][emoji120][emoji120]


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[Plasnart]

Scored the morning off work tomorrow, fully unpaid at my expense [emoji120][emoji106]
Worth it though, should get some decent internal 5 yearly safety checkup videography to post up here thereafter [emoji327]
1 of 3 PICOPREP satchels down the hatch already, settling in now for a long night watching movies [emoji897][emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]

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Good luck squirter but in this instance no pics please!

[MB]

Cheers Plassy [emoji3590][emoji120][emoji106]
Watching in fact, the online Nationwide Archery scores tally running simultaneously for Little MissB’s first ever National’s yesterday arvo & this morning, Big Weekend [emoji736][emoji123]
She’s scored 7th in her class/age Nationwide out of 7 [emoji736][emoji736][emoji23][emoji23]
Only 6 months properly club shooting now and fresh to competing but has yesterday wacked a Personal Best & today done it again with another PB [emoji322][emoji322][emoji736][emoji736]
Win Win [emoji471][emoji471]


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[rusty_nail]

Scored the morning off work tomorrow, fully unpaid at my expense [emoji120][emoji106]
Worth it though, should get some decent internal 5 yearly safety checkup videography to post up here thereafter [emoji327]
1 of 3 PICOPREP satchels down the hatch already, settling in now for a long night watching movies [emoji897][emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]

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Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkGood.luck mate, enjoy the journey [emoji6]

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[MB]

Cheers Nico Brother [emoji3590][emoji106]
As mentioned, totally needed/worth it ALL Blokes safety wise regularly for us 50 odd half centurions younger & older worth it too [emoji123][emoji123]
Round #1 wasn’t so bad at all, a much lighter feeling [emoji23], University O Melbourne is currently sending up to the Hills some Palaeooontologists to inspect ancient Deer [emoji1662] frames in septic tanks [emoji2957][emoji2957]


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[rusty_nail]

Cheers Nico Brother [emoji3590][emoji106]
As mentioned, totally needed/worth it ALL Blokes safety wise regularly for us 50 odd half centurions younger & older worth it too [emoji123][emoji123]
Round #1 wasn’t so bad at all, a much lighter feeling [emoji23], University O Melbourne is currently sending up to the Hills some Palaeooontologists to inspect ancient Deer [emoji1662] frames in septic tanks [emoji2957][emoji2957]


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI've had three mate, it's not something that gets easier with practice lol. Do you have to take glycoprep also? It definitely was easier to drink when the solution was made with warm water [emoji23]

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[MB]

I’ll get back to you soon Nico [emoji23]
Juggling Littlen’s dinner oven pings, attempted a short Bull Arab gras turd walk, nearly joined him, I aint trusting a simple Fart [emoji100] tonight [emoji23][emoji23]


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[rusty_nail]

I’ll get back to you soon Nico [emoji23]
Juggling Littlen’s dinner oven pings, attempted a short Bull Arab gras turd walk, nearly joined him, I aint trusting a simple Fart [emoji100] tonight [emoji23][emoji23]


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkBaby wipes mate, if you have any use those, or straight from the shitter to the shower. Your bum will thank you tomorow lol

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[MB]

Let us get this thread back on Happy Track [emoji3590][emoji3590][emoji106][emoji106]

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O & O [emoji106][emoji106]


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[rusty_nail]

Let us get this thread back on Happy Track [emoji3590][emoji3590][emoji106][emoji106]

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O & O [emoji106][emoji106]


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkWhat could be a happier occasion than looking after your body mate!

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[jack]

Let us get this thread back on Happy Track [emoji3590][emoji3590][emoji106][emoji106]

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O & O [emoji106][emoji106]


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Yeap, the thread was turning to crap.

[mudnut]

Yeap, the thread was turning to crap.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDZkukBIZ4I

[mihit]

Scored the morning off work tomorrow, fully unpaid at my expense [emoji120][emoji106]
Worth it though, should get some decent internal 5 yearly safety checkup videography to post up here thereafter [emoji327]
1 of 3 PICOPREP satchels down the hatch already, settling in now for a long night watching movies [emoji897][emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]

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lmfao!!

not a bad tequila, that.

[MB]

Been watching episodes by spare time episodes of ‘Narcos Mexico & Colombia’ on Netflix over the last few months [emoji379] [emoji383][emoji23]
Thought I’d outsmart the 3rd & final ‘PICOPREP’ horrible tasting 250ml H20 mixing Doctors instructions by way of Narcos see monkey [emoji86] be monkeys [emoji85] [emoji85] [emoji23]

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A REALLY BAD Idea [emoji107][emoji22]
I’m sadly off to the Otolaryngologist now straight after Dr Russell Coight’s appointment tomorrow [emoji36][emoji23]


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[Plasnart]

For some further peurile entertainment!


https://youtube.com/watch?v=nvrzUngEQRw&feature=share9


https://youtube.com/watch?v=DOZYISIPlQQ&feature=share9

[mudski]

Well at least you got one 4wd in the garage. Did it need much for a roadie..

Nice work on the float too.



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I had to swap out the exhaust, it had no Cat or muffler, which it had a muffler but the mechanic somehow missed it. Front left sway bar link boot was torn, remove the light bar from the top of the bull bar, the UHF antenna he reckons is illegal, which its not, unless its bigger than 30mm in diameter, and last of all he said I had to remove the catch can. The one it never had on it. And they're legal now too. :)

[Rossco]

Speaking of “Good Luck” Brother Wossco, when’s that Bun ready? [emoji3590][emoji3590][emoji120][emoji120]


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkIt's overdue and burning as we speak so hopefully very soon[emoji1696][emoji1696][emoji1696]

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[mudski]

I removed this from the kitchen we removed from our house three years ago, which was built in 1976. It looked to be in bad shaped, covers in 40 odd years of kitchen grime.
I put it away since I removed it, then I decided to see if I could clean up.
It came out much better than expected. All original, just a lot of gentle cleaning, it’s in near perfect condition now.

Very retro
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[DX grunt]

Scored the morning off work tomorrow, fully unpaid at my expense [emoji120][emoji106]
Worth it though, should get some decent internal 5 yearly safety checkup videography to post up here thereafter [emoji327]
1 of 3 PICOPREP satchels down the hatch already, settling in now for a long night watching movies [emoji897][emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]

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I get a Colonoscopy about every 5 years. Well worth the inconvenience. After the first blast, I just sit on the dunny, drink the prep fluid and enjoy the ride for the next hour or so. LOL.

PS: Love the socks and sandals!

[MB]

That’s how we Chilly Trendsetter Mexicano’s roll Rossco Brother [emoji736][emoji736][emoji106][emoji106]


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[jack]

That’s how we Chilly Trendsetter Mexicano’s roll Rossco Brother [emoji736][emoji736][emoji106][emoji106]


Hopefully it was a clear result MB

[MB]

FWIW: McHumble Viewers, you’ve ALL got little Tag [emoji2531] thingies in your long poop pipes, most stay simple stage #1, a few will gain size to #2, please don’t wait too long to test before buying a #Y63 [emoji2961][emoji23]


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[MB]

Hopefully it was a clear result MB

All Clear, Thanks Jackstar [emoji120][emoji120][emoji3590][emoji3590]


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[MB]

About time we put some clarity on this [emoji22]
Say 5 years ago, a top younger work Mate, (merely 32YO) nearly went down but FOUGHT Back Successfully against that Bowel C word [emoji2959]
Fit/Healthy, shouldn’t in theory ever happen to a Legend like that!
Besides the Anaesthetist out of pocket fee ($140) it’s almost Free every 5 years Blokes!
HAPPY (Stick around for loveones) DAYS [emoji736][emoji736][emoji3590][emoji3590][emoji23]


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[DeanPatrol]

Happy to have sun in melbourne albeit someone forgot to shut the freezer on this gorgeous day.
QLD-er here talking sun flip flops and king browns is whats im used to normaly. first winter in Melb for us.
get me outta mexico!

[Avo]

Grumpy old menhttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2023/07/56.jpg

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[MB]

Fair Dinkum Happy, Some REAL Kiwi Neighbours Joining IN [emoji3590][emoji3590][emoji736][emoji736][emoji106][emoji106]


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[mudnut]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eII5tMVuIg

It gets way better near the end.

[mudski]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eII5tMVuIg

It gets way better near the end.

"Taliban tan" Love it!

[mudnut]

"Taliban tan" Love it!

Yorak Hunt has plenty of funny vids.

[Rossco]

Yeah just started watch a few, he loves his AU Falcons[emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]

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[Plasnart]

Yeah just started watch a few, he loves his AU Falcons[emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]

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Haha gonna have to watch some more later. Loved the Taliban Turret Taxi comment!

[BrazilianY60]

Father's day over here is on the 2nd sunday of August. I've been brainwashing the kids into letting go off the socks and underwear dad's gifts and moving into something more fun like TOOLS, LOL.

This year they got me a "creeper"
87183

And it doubles as a shop stool
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No more rolling under the car using cardboard!

[Geoff-AU]

I need one of those. Shop stool mode for working underneath the Patrol, creeper mode for working under the 370Z :harhar:

[mihit]

Father's day over here is on the 2nd sunday of August. I've been brainwashing the kids into letting go off the socks and underwear dad's gifts and moving into something more fun like TOOLS, LOL.

This year they got me a "creeper"
87183

And it doubles as a shop stool
87184

No more rolling under the car using cardboard!

yoza those things are awesome.... shame my shop/driveway is gravel. :/

[DX grunt]

I might need a bigger ute! LOL. This is my boy, Cyclone, aged 7 months. Pic taken this morning!
The handbrake is somewhere under his tail. LOL.

Did anybody spot the cobwebs and rust on the stubby stick (due to lack of use)? LOL

87297

[mudnut]

Who would have believed a secondhand Aldi winch could lift a GQs nose off the ground? We had a huge blackwood limb hanging over the driveway. Had some help getting the rope around the limb and tried to get the winch to drag it down, but instead, the Old Trol started going up, with Mrs mudsane in the drivers seat, pressing hard on the brake pedal!!. At least the limb won't fall on the road, but we gotta get the council to cut it down.

[DX grunt]

I might need a bigger ute! LOL. This is my boy, Cyclone, aged 7 months. Pic taken this morning!
The handbrake is somewhere under his tail. LOL.

Did anybody spot the cobwebs and rust on the stubby stick (due to lack of use)? LOL

87297

Left alone for 10 mins, the preek chewed my handbrake. Should have been the stubby stick. I never use it. lol.

[taslucas]

Happy! [emoji2][emoji2]87336

.......from under the great down under.

[mudski]

Happy! [emoji2][emoji2]87336

.......from under the great down under.

Finally!!!! Now the mods to happen.

[Rossco]

YAY, first track Wombat Flats [emoji6][emoji6][emoji106]

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[taslucas]

YAY, first track Wombat Flats [emoji6][emoji6][emoji106]

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.......from under the great down under.

[Rossco]

What is she, any details. . .??

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[taslucas]

What is she, any details. . .??

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Got a few details in my "I want a TD42 by Christmas 2022" thread. Time to start a members ride thread though!...and update my signature by the looks of it :icon_bonk:

[mudski]

So my 10plus YO ARB 47L has been randomly working on 12V for the last year or two. It would get to temp, -3c, then rise to zero, with lights flashing, then all of a sudden start working again. I finally took it into ARB to get a quote on repairing it. Apparently it needed a new PCB and control panel, $700! They just said, why not just buy another one! Because if it can be repaired for less why should I? Plus just throwing it out and creating more rubbish didn't sit well with me.

So after stripping the fridge down and running tests over every component using the ARB fridge tech manual, finding everything that could be tested was working I looked up the part numbers of the main PCB and control panel and called in the big guns. The son of the original founder of ARB. I had helped him out on a few occasions for parts for his race car so it was his turn to help me out.

In the end, I got the main PCB, front control panel and patch leads for a mere $120, 20 minutes later, the fridge is alive again!!!

A bit cheaper than $700

[BrazilianY60]

Was with the impression the TB45 was not delivering all it was supposed to. Car was feeling very constrained at higher RPMs and not liking to work on that range. I had already used those fuel system cleaning products a couple of full tanks ago to some improvement but still not yet where I was expecting the performance to be. Air and Fuel filters brand new as well.

Then I took the GU on a trip where I had to drive it for hours on the highway, with opportunities to rev it higher for overtakes and to keep it revving up hills and I really think the cleaner finally got rid of any clogging or whatever was holding it back. The car came back from the trip so much nicer to drive, engine is so much readier on the throttle and I dare to say even more torquier then before.

All the TB45 was needing was a good stretch!

[jay see]

Spending the weekend in the city with the wife.
It's our wedding anniversary and more importantly it's her 50th on Monday.

Did I mention she loves everything Spiderman http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2023/10/47.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2023/10/48.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2023/10/49.jpg

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[BrazilianY60]

Spending the weekend in the city with the wife.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2023/10/48.jpg


Congratulations on the anniversary!

Spectacular view! Which city is this?

[jay see]

Congratulations on the anniversary!

Spectacular view! Which city is this?Melbourne mate,
Looking over the Yarra River

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[Plasnart]

Congratulations on the anniversary!

Spectacular view! Which city is this?

That’s Melbourne mate. Twelfth best city in the state of Victoria after Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat, Traralgon, Shepparton, Mildura, Warrnambool, Sale, Bairnsdale, Wangaratta and Wodonga.

Add Portland, Swan Hill and Echuca to that too.

15th best city in Vic mate.

[BrazilianY60]

Twelfth? LOL. Being Friday night where you are, I see your point! LOL.

But back to the picture, night city view with illuminated bridges is something I appreciate. Here, rivers that cross big cities are usually ugly and stinky.

[jay see]

Twelfth? LOL. Being Friday night where you are, I see your point! LOL.

But back to the picture, night city view with illuminated bridges is something I appreciate. Here, rivers that cross big cities are usually ugly and stinky.Phones do it all, set to night mode point and shoot..

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[mudski]

That’s Melbourne mate. Twelfth best city in the state of Victoria after Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat, Traralgon, Shepparton, Mildura, Warrnambool, Sale, Bairnsdale, Wangaratta and Wodonga.

Add Portland, Swan Hill and Echuca to that too.

15th best city in Vic mate.

Warrnambool! Are you Fecking kidding!


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[mudnut]

Gotta take a win whenever possible! One of my kids had a sliding door that had chewed out a roller. Got a professional to look at it for a quote. He just shook his head and left.

Well the young Inlaw and I had a go at fixing it. Used a couple of pieces of 2x4 to spread the frame, and some tools to shave down the slate flooring enough to swing the door out of the frame. Got the wheels changed out and the door works, but we have to get a profile piece to replace the rail. Take that, Mr Professional!

[BrazilianY60]

And better yet, to have the Inlaw doing some work! LOL.

[taslucas]

I picked up a set of max trax off market place. Brand new, never used, 50 bucks less than the shop. Yay

.......from under the great down under.

[jay see]

After a couple of months with just about everything going on. Both good stuff and not so good we finished off a busy run celebrating my wife's 50th over the long weekend. Now a few normal weekends and we start again with Xmas.

Did I mention that she loves spiderman. She knew nothing about the cake until she walked out ..http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2023/11/8.jpg

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[jay see]

After a couple of months with just about everything going on. Both good stuff and not so good we finished off a busy run celebrating my wife's 50th over the long weekend. Now a few normal weekends and we start again with Xmas.

Did I mention that she loves spiderman. She knew nothing about the cake until she walked out ..http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2023/11/8.jpg

Sent from my Pixel 7 using Tapatalkand it continues with the bads. You may have seen my post in the cooking thread. Turns out that my mother in law had a minor stroke. Which may lead to a bigger one..

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[Avo]

I might need a bigger ute! LOL. This is my boy, Cyclone, aged 7 months. Pic taken this morning!
The handbrake is somewhere under his tail. LOL.

Did anybody spot the cobwebs and rust on the stubby stick (due to lack of use)? LOL

87297I did

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[AB]

Just can’t kill these things.

An old Trailblazer, has to be over 30 something years old, fired it up and blizzardly coldhttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2023/11/17.jpg


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[taslucas]

Finally back out enjoying life in a Patrol [emoji3590]87521

.......from under the great down under.

[jay see]

Weekend away to the bush.http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2023/12/1.jpg

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[MB]

‘Honda’ small faithful motors…Versus….MB Stupidity [emoji26][emoji23]

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2023/12/8.jpg

https://youtube.com/shorts/3Z0_dM2T2jI?feature=shared


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[Plasnart]

🤣 Made me larf a lot

https://youtu.be/AFR7EZEc-8I?si=n3AnxJJCzhQuoDCn

[jay see]

My little 12v oven broke a pin on the closing latch. Still works well so I drilled out a hole and got a stainless rivet wedged in and trimmed to size.http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2023/12/18.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2023/12/19.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2023/12/20.jpg

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[Plasnart]

Guido the legend

https://youtu.be/qGzmGTHalM8?si=IcClRugJdkeJj3Ol


https://youtu.be/G6Bq0M5lyEE?si=qwTOrbkMsTjujoJ2

[Plasnart]

We don’t have a general sport thread here so I’ll put this here.

If you like slug fighting or UFC you might not appreciate this.
If you appreciate the sweet science of boxing you will definitely like this.
How a boxer beats a slugger in a masterclass for the ages.
A work of art if you want to invest 30 minutes to watch the challenger make the world champion quit on his stool.

Nicolino Locche vs Takeshita Fuji for WBA Light Welterweight title 12/12/1968

https://youtu.be/HPpIaHYNDXc?si=xpmgREXFIwfpggJT

[jay see]

Sometimes it's the simple things.

Sitting out back undercover watching the rain pouring down with the occasional lightning bolt and thunder and enjoying the moment with gin and chocolate..http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/01/3.jpg

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[PeeBee]

I have been chasing oil leaks from the engine cooler and the hydraulic system for both winches - today can say no leaks, all resolved, bloody headache and lots of work to undo the set up that took ages to configure.

[MB]

Road-Rocks after decent rain aint always what’s McAppearing [emoji3590][emoji3590]

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[BillsGU]

MB Soup? Great with a bit of garlic and pepper.

[AB]

Heads up if you’ve got a rat mouse problem in your sheds.

I’ve tried everything and I’ve been recently putting bowls of used cat litter down there and eureka, no little buggers have been in there since.

At least they’re good for something lol


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[pollenface]

What has made me happy today is I finally got my beast back together today and running sweet, I started in June last year, I don't like to rush things.

New timing chain, new injector pump seals, new glow plugs, new fuel injection pipes, new vacuum/fuel hoses, new aux battery...

Now just gotta get the aircon regassed :)

[MB]

Heads up if you’ve got a rat mouse problem in your sheds.

I’ve tried everything and I’ve been recently putting bowls of used cat litter down there and eureka, no little buggers have been in there since.

At least they’re good for something lol


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Snake skins [emoji216] draping across walls too, maybe a bit of Serpent Poo Too [emoji90] [emoji106][emoji106]


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[MB]

Please don’t skin a snake, they naturally shed them, simply knock on your nearby gangstars door in the city and request taking their Python for a walk [emoji216] ….what could GO Meth-Wrong [emoji23][emoji23]


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[mudski]

Not sure if I'm happy or not.

My eldest daughter, who is 20, recently scored a new job, she starts at the end on Feb. She is going to be a ringer at Nokatunga station. Pretty much a south west in Queensland you can get. The station is on 2 million acres and has its own pub. Lol. She will be playing with around 20,000 head of cattle as well as doing station work.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nockatunga_Station

She's one bloody brave kid and I'm a tad nervous about it to say the least. But I cannot and will not stop her from having a go. I do have a feeling once she gets the taste for life out there she'll stay out there, as she's much like me, hates the city life with a passion and can't get enough of the rural life.

Cheers.

[pearcey]

Wishing her all the best Mudski, no better place to live and work.
I`m lucky enough to be able to play on a couple of rather large stations,both sheep and cattle plus do a farm sit for a friend on the odd occasion. No better life.
What is good is that all the lassies, young girls, older camp cooks, and mums I have met are genuine girls, not the Kardashin types.
Go get`em girl

[jay see]

Not sure if I'm happy or not.

My eldest daughter, who is 20, recently scored a new job, she starts at the end on Feb. She is going to be a ringer at Nokatunga station. Pretty much a south west in Queensland you can get. The station is on 2 million acres and has its own pub. Lol. She will be playing with around 20,000 head of cattle as well as doing station work.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nockatunga_Station

She's one bloody brave kid and I'm a tad nervous about it to say the least. But I cannot and will not stop her from having a go. I do have a feeling once she gets the taste for life out there she'll stay out there, as she's much like me, hates the city life with a passion and can't get enough of the rural life.

Cheers.

Good on her, mate..

Most kids her age have no idea what they want to do. If they are studying they drop out or change courses completely, if they're working it's most likely in a dead end job and it becomes easier to stay.

So south west qld you say..
You have to do the Simpson trip now.[emoji848]

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[Winnie]

Not sure if I'm happy or not.

My eldest daughter, who is 20, recently scored a new job, she starts at the end on Feb. She is going to be a ringer at Nokatunga station. Pretty much a south west in Queensland you can get. The station is on 2 million acres and has its own pub. Lol. She will be playing with around 20,000 head of cattle as well as doing station work.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nockatunga_Station

She's one bloody brave kid and I'm a tad nervous about it to say the least. But I cannot and will not stop her from having a go. I do have a feeling once she gets the taste for life out there she'll stay out there, as she's much like me, hates the city life with a passion and can't get enough of the rural life.

Cheers.That's huge mate, congratulations to her!
Youll have to do the Simpson trip now so you can stop in for a visit on the way back.

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[Touses]

They can have my GQ when they prise the drivers seat from my cold dead arse cheeks.
Not getting something else.

[Plasnart]

They can have my GQ when they prise the drivers seat from my cold dead arse cheeks.
Not getting something else.

Haha I think you’re in the wrong thread here Touses but gave me a laugh mate!

[mudski]

Good on her, mate..

Most kids her age have no idea what they want to do. If they are studying they drop out or change courses completely, if they're working it's most likely in a dead end job and it becomes easier to stay.

So south west qld you say..
You have to do the Simpson trip now.[emoji848]

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That's huge mate, congratulations to her!
Youll have to do the Simpson trip now so you can stop in for a visit on the way back.

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Haha! yeah I wish. She not all that far from Camerons corner too.

[Touses]

Haha I think you’re in the wrong thread here Touses but gave me a laugh mate!

Hi Plassy,
Was sure I'd posted that in the "It's all too hard, I'm a sook thread" (joking chaps).
Third glass of red may have worked it's magic!!

[MB]

Not sure if I'm happy or not.

My eldest daughter, who is 20, recently scored a new job, she starts at the end on Feb. She is going to be a ringer at Nokatunga station. Pretty much a south west in Queensland you can get. The station is on 2 million acres and has its own pub. Lol. She will be playing with around 20,000 head of cattle as well as doing station work.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nockatunga_Station

She's one bloody brave kid and I'm a tad nervous about it to say the least. But I cannot and will not stop her from having a go. I do have a feeling once she gets the taste for life out there she'll stay out there, as she's much like me, hates the city life with a passion and can't get enough of the rural life.

Cheers.

Your Good Self & Mrs Mudski should 100% definitely be proud you two Legends [emoji3590][emoji3590]

We should swap stories soon, would truly love you both to meet an Enquine passionate Top Old Mate of mine [emoji120][emoji120]

Old Mate, JP’s Daughter (Horse Whisperer) has/is living that dreamt life dream very close, some near 200km SW.


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[BrazilianY60]

87607

87608


Have got another box back in december with bailey channels as well. Tried to find a similar one on the local market but nothing fitted nicely.
The windshield seal I was able to get with the windshield itself a couple of years ago.
Trunk side glasses I have not pulled the trigger yet because I am still trying to improvise with local market seals from other cars. The sliding window is proving to be a challenge.

GQ is getting neat! Hope I find some time to write about the latest things I have put together.

[PeeBee]

87607

87608


Have got another box back in december with bailey channels as well. Tried to find a similar one on the local market but nothing fitted nicely.
The windshield seal I was able to get with the windshield itself a couple of years ago.
Trunk side glasses I have not pulled the trigger yet because I am still trying to improvise with local market seals from other cars. The sliding window is proving to be a challenge.

GQ is getting neat! Hope I find some time to write about the latest things I have put together.

I bought Nissan Patrol Genuine Door Seals and bailey channels from PAP and had a few bee stings. Two doors were too tight and the doors needed to be slammed shut to close, so was forced to swap them out to the originals. I also installed all new bailey channels, but found the front windows would not slide to the final closed position, was bunching up in the corner of the window frame, so I ended up swapping them back to the original, tried talcum powder, didn't work. Good luck

[BrazilianY60]

Good thing I went with the cheaper ones!
Aussie made to spec, but not OEM.

[mudski]

Not sure if I'm happy or not.

My eldest daughter, who is 20, recently scored a new job, she starts at the end on Feb. She is going to be a ringer at Nokatunga station. Pretty much a south west in Queensland you can get. The station is on 2 million acres and has its own pub. Lol. She will be playing with around 20,000 head of cattle as well as doing station work.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nockatunga_Station

She's one bloody brave kid and I'm a tad nervous about it to say the least. But I cannot and will not stop her from having a go. I do have a feeling once she gets the taste for life out there she'll stay out there, as she's much like me, hates the city life with a passion and can't get enough of the rural life.

Cheers.

So I have decided to make the drive up to the station with her as I was quite uneasy about her doing the trek with two horses in a float. Its gonna be a hell of a long slow drive up, and then back, by myself.
87609

Edit : Since I have never been out there, does anyone know if there is Telstra coverage? Should I be hiring a Sat phone maybe?

Edit 2 : Seems there not. Maybe I should look into hiring one....
87610

[pearcey]

So I have decided to make the drive up to the station with her as I was quite uneasy about her doing the trek with two horses in a float. Its gonna be a hell of a long slow drive up, and then back, by myself.
87609

Edit : Since I have never been out there, does anyone know if there is Telstra coverage? Should I be hiring a Sat phone maybe?

Edit 2 : Seems there not. Maybe I should look into hiring one....
87610

G`Day Mate.
Don`t know about the phone coverage but I was thinking about the horses. We dragged the daughters nag, Ned from Adelaide to Canberra as she was working there then back after she pulled the pin.
We carried quite a bit of dry feed and a lot of water. stopped every now and then where there was a bit of greenery on the verge and let Ned out for a little exercise , green feed and water. He was OK and not spooked by any passing traffic, a very calm nag, Camping over night we found Show grounds were the go as they had secure yards and stables.
Just a couple of thoughts from me to you.
Mate she is going to have a ball, freedom ,fresh air, and doing what she wants out of life.Wishing her the time of her life.

Don`t forget,No phone, CASH ONLY.

[BillsGU]

You don't need a sat phone. There is coverage in all the towns and communities you are passing through and there will be enough traffic on the roads if you get into difficulties.

You will have a ball!

[pearcey]

Hey mate just do a check on the road conditions as there`s been a bit of flooding up there and a few of the roads are still closed

[BigRAWesty]

So I have decided to make the drive up to the station with her as I was quite uneasy about her doing the trek with two horses in a float. Its gonna be a hell of a long slow drive up, and then back, by myself.
87609

Edit : Since I have never been out there, does anyone know if there is Telstra coverage? Should I be hiring a Sat phone maybe?

Edit 2 : Seems there not. Maybe I should look into hiring one....
87610Congrats to ya daughter, that's going to be an epic experience.
Enjoy the trip, take ya time especially towing the horses.

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[MB]

FWIW: An epic humane towing adventure via a GU Patrol capable forward load float for two should be calculated at something like triple/quadruple expected timelines.
You may cut exhaustion down by say 25% if angle [emoji424] loaded [emoji3590][emoji3590]


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[MB]

Fark IT, deciding to speak freely [emoji2957]
By far cheaper in the long run to pay good coin for professionals to float beloved beasts safely [emoji3590][emoji3590]
Follow behind, make all the caring stops too [emoji120][emoji120]
Very impressed with the Station for incoming tucker sneakers, She’s built/trained some impressive Beasts [emoji123][emoji123][emoji106][emoji106][emoji3590][emoji3590]


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[mudski]

FWIW: An epic humane towing adventure via a GU Patrol capable forward load float for two should be calculated at something like triple/quadruple expected timelines.
You may cut exhaustion down by say 25% if angle [emoji424] loaded [emoji3590][emoji3590]


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Yes we are taking 4-5 days to get there.

Fark IT, deciding to speak freely [emoji2957]
By far cheaper in the long run to pay good coin for professionals to float beloved beasts safely [emoji3590][emoji3590]
Follow behind, make all the caring stops too [emoji120][emoji120]
Very impressed with the Station for incoming tucker sneakers, She’s built/trained some impressive Beasts [emoji123][emoji123][emoji106][emoji106][emoji3590][emoji3590]


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I did think about this. Do you have any recommendations on who?

[MB]

Please do contact Lu for transport under $1k options [emoji106][emoji106]
Just got off a circa 4hr convo with old mate whisperer who’s daughter is running Mundi Mundi properties up there.
Her Vic/Mexican beloved beasts were deliberately left back here/south as their on-site bulletproof beasts handle the 42C +++++ ambient temperatures seen today much better [emoji120][emoji120][emoji3590][emoji3590]


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[MB]

FWIW: Perspective [emoji120] Old mate moved his own horses from Dargo to Mildura over three (3) days sanity for them [emoji3590][emoji3590]


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[MB]

Please don’t ruin good nags with emotional attachment intentions [emoji3590][emoji3590]
Men are from Mars….Women are from Venus [emoji3590][emoji3590][emoji3590][emoji3590][emoji3590]
Stay Strong , Stay Safe, Stay Cruel 2 B Kind [emoji736][emoji736]


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[mudski]

Please do contact Lu for transport under $1k options [emoji106][emoji106]
Just got off a circa 4hr convo with old mate whisperer who’s daughter is running Mundi Mundi properties up there.
Her Vic/Mexican beloved beasts were deliberately left back here/south as their on-site bulletproof beasts handle the 42C +++++ ambient temperatures seen today much better [emoji120][emoji120][emoji3590][emoji3590]


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That is a big concern for me. I have expressed my concern with Beth. I am hoping she takes it on board and listens.

[MB]

If Beth would like Brother, more than happy to step back US Dad’s and let the Ladies swap stories/experiences [emoji123][emoji123][emoji106][emoji106]


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[MB]

People, and or Picture ?
[emoji3590][emoji3590][emoji106][emoji106]


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[Rossco]

Tapa has been out of action for me and my nuffy IT skills for quite some time but ledgend AB fixed in a jiffy thanks mate[emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji4]

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[BrazilianY60]

Sunday morning I have received my barn door window seals from Road Runner Offroad and they went straight to the GQ. Aussie made non-OEM and it's a perfect fit.

I have received top notch customer service from them. Good blokes to deal with.

[jay see]

Just a couple of drinks while the kids were out to piss them off. http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/02/76.jpg

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[10G]

Well drivers side hub is leaking like there's no tomorrow, thought I'd give it a go myself.

Remembered I had a few bit n pieces in the shed, think I already got all the seals and gaskets I need???

Not replacing bearings as they only 10K on 'em. May repack them though.

What grease do I need for the bearings and CV???

Thanks folks.

[mudnut]

Well drivers side hub is leaking like there's no tomorrow, thought I'd give it a go myself.

Remembered I had a few bit n pieces in the shed, think I already got all the seals and gaskets I need???

Not replacing bearings as they only 10K on 'em. May repack them though.

What grease do I need for the bearings and CV???

Thanks folks.

Overkill, but I use innox MX8. The grease was only slightly tainted after 10ks of driving.

[10G]

We did Cape York August/September 2023.

Only had 1 mishap. Old Coach Road. We went south to north. There's a section before you get to that area where the track is cut into the rock. If coming from the north, that's where the track is still on the flat land, but before it becomes hilly.

Anyway, this section I had fun on, the track went straight ahead, but it was cut up to buggery. There was a chicken track that turned into a suicide track, so of course we took that.

You had to turn 90 degrees off the main track, go down a steep bank about 3-5 car lengths long, hit the bottom, another 90 degree turn to the left and straight up about another 3-5 car lengths. The going up bit was cut out by 35s so only having 32s I elected to straddle to ruts.

This place is bloody steep, I know the high country and this place rivalled it all over.

Anyway, going up, 1st low all good, then it got a little bouncy, then the rear drivers wheel dropped into the rut and the thing stalled.

You know when you get stuck going up an you get a great view of the bonnet, well I couldn't see the sky over the end of the bonnet, I could see the top of the windscreen joining the top of the bullbar, no sky inbetween if that makes any sense?

This was without doubt the hairiest recovery I've ever done, not emabarressed to say I was ship scared, we were in the middle of nowhere, solo and risking going end over end.

My wife was incredible. She jumped out, grabbed the winch cable, struggled up the hill and secured the vehicle.

We winched out with not alot of trouble. I went very slow, we winched off two trees, but we were extremely close to a disaster.

At the end of the day, I said, I'm never coming here again.

Next day I thought to myself, I'd come here again, but with a few others, strange how your mind changes once you settle down.

Also, bashed my side step and rear bumper on that track.

So if any of you want a bloody hard track, try the Old Coach Road, it was bloody tough. But with anything, tracks up there change after every wet season, so your mileage may vary.

I know Cuppa's done the Old Coach with his camper and we passed a 2 vehicles, one with a camper, I don't how they do it or why???

That's what I learnt about the tracks up there. You can read & read, but the tracks change alot because of all the rain. If I go up again I won't be doing any of them, it's not my thing, past that stuff now.

The start of the OTT at Palm Creek is/was horrendous. Vertical drop about 8-12 feet. The TV doesn't give you the real picture, these drops ARE vertical. I don't know how more cars don't end up on their roof??

[PeeBee]

Adventure probably does not sum this up adequately. Anyway you survived to tell some stories, so all good.

[BrazilianY60]

strange how your mind changes once you settle down

Once you get into a new set of undies you mean right?

But lucky you to have a collaborating missus like that! Mine steps out of the car before going anything other then the flat road.

With regards to the bonnet up in the sky, when that happens the washer bottle gets higher than the bonnet squirty thingos and water starts to run from them so you fourby is pissing it's pants too. Man-machine camaraderie!

[10G]

Here's a photo of the very first thing that hits you on the OTT at Palm Creek, worse than Gunshot people were saying:

87817

There's no bypass, so if you want to do the the OTT, you do this or you can go up the road to a turn off that takes you to Nolans Brook and jump in there.

[PeeBee]

Started the clean up at MB's shed today, found 8 off 10mm sockets, and 10 off 10mm spanners and 3 dozen screw drivers, on it goes, way over equipped now, but resultat of poor tool management during the job and me misplacing a lot of gear, all now becoming more obvious. I reckon there would be 20 different types of pliers as well. Gonna have to hide all this when its goes back home! Better than Xmas at the moment.

[mudnut]

Now know where all our 10mm sockets teleport too!

[10G]

been able to view the forum normally all weekend so far.

sat in the ute in a paddock with a cold beer yesterday arvo, just enjoyed the sunshine and peace and quiet.

[mudski]

So my old ARB fridge has been giving me grief for ages. It would work on 12v, then randomly won’t, giving weird error codes that didn’t calculate to the faults.
I ended up changing out the main pcb after finding a few burnt capacitors or resistors, either one lol.
Things seemed well after this. Then on my last trip it started doing similar things again. When the fridge would kick in to start up. The power light would go dim and the error light would just flash once. The fridge temp would drop to zero and then the fridge would just start up and work like it should. The last trip we had constant 40 plus days, I found the fridge could not get the temps down and it was playing its old games again.
I found for some strange reason if I were to put the probes from my digital multimeter into the back of the Anderson plug to measure voltage the fridge would instantly start working. Hmm
I looked closer and the soldered connections in the plug were corroded pretty bad.
So I came to a conclusion that while it was still getting 12v, under load, the amps must have been so low it couldn’t start the fridge motor.
So I cut the corroded ends off, stripped the wire back to where the corroded sections stopped and put the wires on bare to the battery and it started up and continued to work for over a day.
So I can only assume I have found the cause of my grief, Saturday is going to be a stinker here at 38c, so I will test the fridge out with the heat, hoping that it will work fine.


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[mudnut]

So my old ARB fridge has been giving me grief for ages. It would work on 12v, then randomly won’t, giving weird error codes that didn’t calculate to the faults.
I ended up changing out the main pcb after finding a few burnt capacitors or resistors, either one lol.
Things seemed well after this. Then on my last trip it started doing similar things again. When the fridge would kick in to start up. The power light would go dim and the error light would just flash once. The fridge temp would drop to zero and then the fridge would just start up and work like it should. The last trip we had constant 40 plus days, I found the fridge could not get the temps down and it was playing its old games again.
I found for some strange reason if I were to put the probes from my digital multimeter into the back of the Anderson plug to measure voltage the fridge would instantly start working. Hmm
I looked closer and the soldered connections in the plug were corroded pretty bad.
So I came to a conclusion that while it was still getting 12v, under load, the amps must have been so low it couldn’t start the fridge motor.
So I cut the corroded ends off, stripped the wire back to where the corroded sections stopped and put the wires on bare to the battery and it started up and continued to work for over a day.
So I can only assume I have found the cause of my grief, Saturday is going to be a stinker here at 38c, so I will test the fridge out with the heat, hoping that it will work fine.


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I've used the anderson plug on a small winch. Was not impressed with the design as vibration and movement of the cable resulted in stoppages. Hopefully you have fixed your problem.

[mudski]

I've used the anderson plug on a small winch. Was not impressed with the design as vibration and movement of the cable resulted in stoppages. Hopefully you have fixed your problem.

Yeah I was in the Patrol driving for 5 days going up to SW QLD and back so I had time to think and test out a few things when I came to this.

[Cuppa]

We did Cape York August/September 2023.


I know Cuppa's done the Old Coach with his camper and we passed a 2 vehicles, one with a camper, I don't how they do it or why???



Yep we did & we got through, albeit with a bit of damage. No way would I attempt that again though, not towing. I might solo, but MrsTea is very clear that it wouldn’t be with her in the car! I well remember that suicidal chicken track. The section of the main track it bypassed track looked undriveable to me. The sort of ‘big challenge’ you might find at a 4wd park. Very different out there on your own & no chance of recovery though. It’s by far the hardest track I’ve ever driven. I suspect if turning back had been an easier option I probably would have, but there are not a lot of places where you could turn around & if you did you knew how hard it was going to be. The alternative was to press on & hope it got easier!

As for Palm Creek, there was an easier track than that first one, several routes actually - all east of that first one, no way would I have gone down that first one, towing or not. Even so the ‘easy’ track there was still giving quite a few grief. on the climb out, I watched a big F series Ford, show room condition rip off sidesteps on both sides climbing out. All noise & wheelspin & no idea. We did it slow with diff lock on without any real drama & a scantily clad young woman knocked on my window u the top on the other side to say “You made that look easy mate” which boosted my confidence & ego no end. LOL. Plus we had been told if you manage Palm Creek you’ll be fine on the rest of the southern section & we were, but we bypassed Gunshot & the deeper crossings up on the northern section (including Nolans). Cut back to the PDR after Sam Creek. Everything I saw on line about the following year (2023) looked like it as harder than when we did it in September 22.

[pearcey]

Pearcey, Missus plus three other vehicles did the old coach road way back in around two thousand and something. I towed a camper as did one other mate. Laura to the gold fields took us around eight hours . Must admit it was a fun but noisy trip (Missus screaming at me) as she was on the looking over the edge side. must admit it was a tad scary in a couple of places but every body got through with out damage. For some good information about the goldfields have a read of the book River of Gold. Another note , back in the day they took a few trucks along this track. I believe this still was the go in the ninety's.

[10G]

Yep we did & we got through, albeit with a bit of damage. No way would I attempt that again though, not towing. I might solo, but MrsTea is very clear that it wouldn’t be with her in the car! I well remember that suicidal chicken track. The section of the main track it bypassed track looked undriveable to me. The sort of ‘big challenge’ you might find at a 4wd park. Very different out there on your own & no chance of recovery though. It’s by far the hardest track I’ve ever driven. I suspect if turning back had been an easier option I probably would have, but there are not a lot of places where you could turn around & if you did you knew how hard it was going to be. The alternative was to press on & hope it got easier!

As for Palm Creek, there was an easier track than that first one, several routes actually - all east of that first one, no way would I have gone down that first one, towing or not. Even so the ‘easy’ track there was still giving quite a few grief. on the climb out, I watched a big F series Ford, show room condition rip off sidesteps on both sides climbing out. All noise & wheelspin & no idea. We did it slow with diff lock on without any real drama & a scantily clad young woman knocked on my window u the top on the other side to say “You made that look easy mate” which boosted my confidence & ego no end. LOL. Plus we had been told if you manage Palm Creek you’ll be fine on the rest of the southern section & we were, but we bypassed Gunshot & the deeper crossings up on the northern section (including Nolans). Cut back to the PDR after Sam Creek. Everything I saw on line about the following year (2023) looked like it as harder than when we did it in September 22.

Yep, your thoughts were identical to mine. We discussed turning back, but then we'd have to tackle the rock steps and everything else, we'd just conquered. Before starting, I thought, "I've done the hi country, can't be tougher than that", wrong.

On that chicken track, we had our near disaster on that first section you'd hit coming from the north, by christ that was steep enough going up with 4 wheels on the ground, then when a rear wheel slipped into a rut and had us pointing skyward. I can remember saying to wife as she jumped out of the car, "don't slam the door" it was that dodgey.

[10G]

back in the day they took a few trucks along this track. I believe this still was the go in the ninety's.

Yep, I believe that. We stopped at a creek, can't remember it's name now, it was around half way point on the track. There was a shack and a big earth moving truck of some type. They won't be getting that back out.

[Cuppa]

Yep, your thoughts were identical to mine. We discussed turning back, but then we'd have to tackle the rock steps and everything else, we'd just conquered. Before starting, I thought, "I've done the hi country, can't be tougher than that", wrong.

On that chicken track, we had our near disaster on that first section you'd hit coming from the north, by christ that was steep enough going up with 4 wheels on the ground, then when a rear wheel slipped into a rut and had us pointing skyward. I can remember saying to wife as she jumped out of the car, "don't slam the door" it was that dodgey.


We went south to north, same as you. (Not that I think it would be any easier whichever direction it is taken in). Thankfully no ruts that I recall on your 'near disaster' section. It was 1st low & 'please don't run out of revs' as we pulled 5 tonnes up it.

[10G]

I actually learnt something doing that track. I'm now going to pass on lots of these iconic difficult tracks, I'll use the OCR as an example of the type of track I'm talking about. There's no way of knowing what the track condition is like, the risk outweighs the benefit for us.

Whereas tracks like the CSR, yep, can't wait to do that again. That's an iconic difficult track, but the chances of catastrophic vehicle damage (excluding fire) are much much less than on tracks like the OCR.

Each to their own and I wouldn't want to talk anyone out of doing it.

[Cuppa]

Yep, I believe that. We stopped at a creek, can't remember it's name now, it was around half way point on the track. There was a shack and a big earth moving truck of some type. They won't be getting that back out.

That area around the creek in the middle. We saw a white truck up near the shack, A Canter or similar. Think it had been driven in recently ........... somehow!!! Around there there was what looked like another possible track (on the west side of the flats). Looking at the ExplorOz Map there appears to be another track into there from Maytown. If you recall, in Maytown there is the 'street' which still has the gutter edging in place, just down from the monument (north). At the bottom of that track is what looked to us to be a 'dodgy' creek crossing we decided not to try & had fun (not) doing a multi-point turn with the Tvan to return back up the hill to the monument. The map shows that creek crossing as the beginning of a track which comes out on the west side of those flats near the shack.

[Cuppa]

I actually learnt something doing that track. I'm now going to pass on lots of these iconic difficult tracks, I'll use the OCR as an example of the type of track I'm talking about. There's no way of knowing what the track condition is like, the risk outweighs the benefit for us.

Whereas tracks like the CSR, yep, can't wait to do that again. That's an iconic difficult track, but the chances of catastrophic vehicle damage (excluding fire) are much much less than on tracks like the OCR.

Each to their own and I wouldn't want to talk anyone out of doing it.

Couldn't agree more. Before going I took the view that mostly You tube videos overblow many of these tracks to make the person responsible look like a macho hero. In the case of the OCR I think many of the videos were the opposite - making it seem easier than it was. The one positive outcome of having managed the OCR with Tvan in tow, was that it boosted my self confidence as an off-road driver, even if I don't wish to do it again. This certainly helped my 'mental preparation' for the Old Telegraph Track - which was mainly far easier by comparison.

We are in the early stages of planning a trip, north to south, down the Canning & followed by a circular route utilising some Beadell tracks (Gunbarrel, Sand Blight) + a 'local community track' ( Kiwirrkurra to Balgo) back to Kununurra with 2 other vehicles around mid august '25. First time we will ever have travelled with other people. All experienced 4wd'ers & desert travellers & one an accomplished aircraft/vehicle/bush mechanic. One a Remote Area Nurse' - Good company for such a trip. Big shed in Kununurra with full workshop facilities to fully prepare the vehicles when we meet up a month or so before the trip.
We have another couple of friends, both with expedition trucks who will be our 'guinea pigs, checking out that K to B track later this year.

[10G]

That area around the creek in the middle. We saw a white truck up near the shack, A Canter or similar. Think it had been driven in recently ........... somehow!!! Around there there was what looked like another possible track (on the west side of the flats). Looking at the ExplorOz Map there appears to be another track into there from Maytown. If you recall, in Maytown there is the 'street' which still has the gutter edging in place, just down from the monument (north). At the bottom of that track is what looked to us to be a 'dodgy' creek crossing we decided not to try & had fun (not) doing a multi-point turn with the Tvan to return back up the hill to the monument. The map shows that creek crossing as the beginning of a track which comes out on the west side of those flats near the shack.

Well that's interesting, we went down the Maytown 'guttered' road and through that creek at the bottom, it was dry. We continued to follow that track. At one point after the Cemetery I think it is from memory, we took a wrong turn and ended up down on a river bed. There were old tracks down there, real old, but you could tell they'd been used more than a few times. The map we were following showed that track as going the wrong way.

I wonder if that's the track you just mentioned???

[10G]

.... We are in the early stages of planning a trip, north to south, down the Canning & followed by a circular route utilising some Beadell tracks (Gunbarrel, Sand Blight) + a 'local community track' ( Kiwirrkurra to Balgo) back to Kununurra with 2 other vehicles around mid august '25. First time we will ever have travelled with other people. All experienced 4wd'ers & desert travellers & one an accomplished aircraft/vehicle/bush mechanic. One a Remote Area Nurse' - Good company for such a trip. Big shed in Kununurra with full workshop facilities to fully prepare the vehicles when we meet up a month or so before the trip.
We have another couple of friends, both with expedition trucks who will be our 'guinea pigs, checking out that K to B track later this year.

That sounds great Cuppa.

When we went to Garik Gunag Barlu NP in 2021, we were going to head up to Kalumburu, past Drysdale River Station, on the way home (a bloody long way home) but the humidity was fierce, 80% with 38-41 for about a week, so we chickened out turned south.

We'll get there one day, maybe we'll do the CSR south to north and then up to Kalumburu???

Here's a little thing. Shortest day on the CSR for us was 25 minutes. There was a bunch of folks camped at Durba Springs so we stayed out of there. Came back the next day and no one at all, we had the entire place to ourselves, after a tiring 25 minute drive. LOL.

[PeeBee]

Patrol didn't catch fire, breakdown or end up on the back of a tow truck today

Then again I didn't start it or attempt to drive it anywhere.

[mudnut]

Had a quick catch up with Plasnart this arvo. Talked a bit about the Swan Lake sand dunes and camping area among other things. Gotta get you lot down here for a weekend.

[10G]

turned my falcon ute into an EV on the weekend.


left the ignition switched on overnight, now I gotta wait 12 hours for the battery to charge.

[TPC]

87873
............

[jay see]

Took a rdo aka sickie yesterday, had enough of working on cars all weekend which I've been doing. Got the shopping trolley going again and got the radiator done in the wife's outlander, crap that was a prick of a job. The patrol is good only a few a extras do get sorted before the trip.

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[BigRAWesty]

87873
............Fk yea congrats

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[BigRAWesty]

Had a good day on the tools with a bit more done on the draw system.
Made centring blocks so side to side is less force on the hold down bolts.
Made wings to fill into the tub edges.

Next up is the small electronic box which will unfortunately be a bit of a sore point as I completely overlook electrical panel plans during the build.. [emoji25]

However, we have so much storage that it's ridiculous.
Nissa wants to grab the old man's 75dz fridge..
It'll fit, but I think a 35L freezer is a little OTT for this trip, lol.. that's a discussion for a bit later. But I need to build the fridge cage sooner than later..

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[Plasnart]

Freakin nice mate. I made my own too for my Y61 and wouldn’t have been without them. People either love or hate drawer systems. Personally I absolutely love the ease of accessibility to everything carried they create, and well worth the weight tax. Would never (personal preference only) go back to stacked plastic boxes to unpack and pack every time you need something. Yours look ace mate!

[PeeBee]

I really like what you ahve done there, really good configuration, obviously a bit of thought put into it, and good quality build, happy for you. Unfortunately I cannot steal any of the format as my tray/pod is too high.

[AB]

What me made me happy today was once again working on my Gq getting it ready for Simpson trip and having phill patrolapart Christmas Hills devision to have exactly what I needed to overcome my problem today!

Thanks Mr PeeBee!


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[jay see]

100 days to go!![/img]

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Crap..

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[jay see]

Freakin nice mate. I made my own too for my Y61 and wouldn’t have been without them. People either love or hate drawer systems. Personally I absolutely love the ease of accessibility to everything carried they create, and well worth the weight tax. Would never (personal preference only) go back to stacked plastic boxes to unpack and pack every time you need something. Yours look ace mate!

I too like a good draw system. My kings have served me well for almost 10 years. I think my next biggish project will be an overhaul of the rear cargo area. Maybe an upright fridge..

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[jay see]

Was invited to go camping this weekend with some friends at Greens lake. Decided to do more instead.

After spending the last few weekends under cars, we are enjoying our free weekend.

Friday night.
Comics lounge in North Melbourne

Saturday.
Day trip to Greens lake with stop over for lunch at Rochester where we came across a couple of gems and a couple nice steaks once home.

Sunday
Car show with R8

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[PeeBee]

Swapped out the front door hinges today and away went tha clunk and double door thump. Also plugged in the electonics for the air/out temps on the intercooler and it worked first up, also powered up the fuel computer after it having sat in a bucket for 2 yrs, powered straight up, no additional set-up procedures - like what is happening here???

[BrazilianY60]

Swapped out the front door hinges today and away went tha clunk and double door thump.

Away with the clunk = ok.
Away with the double thump = how? The thing that drives over the roller has two "valleys". Curious imagining how a brand new one would work/sound.

[PeeBee]

Away with the clunk = ok.
Away with the double thump = how? The thing that drives over the roller has two "valleys". Curious imagining how a brand new one would work/sound.

Hinges were so buggered and an ape had hung off them, the doors would not shut unless lifted over the door catch then pushed hard or pulled hard from the inside. The new hinges sorted that all out.

[MB]

Finally found (kindly alerted to nearby) and roughly test fitted a Unicorn GQ F/L OEM guard[emoji882] today after last Tasmanian site seeing adventures [emoji51][emoji23]

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PeeBee Philstar, You ARE a Truly Generous Legend Sir [emoji120][emoji120][emoji736][emoji3590][emoji3590]


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[Plasnart]

I’m not even a Holden man (yes have owned a HQ pano and a VX and admit I liked them both) but this vid is just pure joy all round. About the car? About your dad? About family? All of that. Gets warmer and fuzzier after a few reruns. Love it.

https://youtu.be/CuGFcKk4tcg?si=WBcoRt_HtUXbfaHf

[MB]

Pure GOLD Plassy [emoji3590][emoji3590]


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[BrazilianY60]

That is really cool indeed Plassy.

I am enjoying these days a bloke's YT channel called "Down in the Shed with Byron". He and his son are putting together a Holden HT UTE (not that I have ever known one of this) mostly from junk rusted donors. The boy is minor and it seems it will be his first car I assume. He looks at a pile of junk car and say "it's mint"!

[TPC]

87888
Tried this out at full noise through Horracks Pass in the Flinders toda, made me very happy.

[MB]

Personally not a big fan of the new ‘Warrior’ open rear spoiler Tony Mate [emoji22]
Way too much open dust will get in there if travelling at 132kmph through NT [emoji23][emoji123][emoji736][emoji736]


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[TPC]

Personally not a big fan of the new ‘Warrior’ open rear spoiler Tony Mate [emoji22]
Way too much open dust will get in there if travelling at 132kmph through NT [emoji23][emoji123][emoji736][emoji736]


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It's needed though Mark, otherwise I will take off.

[10G]

finished side one of my front axle rebuild. not done this before, not a hard job, but a few new things to me. taking my time, doing it right and learning lots.
found out some seals had been installed upside down and fixed my dicky auto hub, had been driving around in 3WD for months, did cape york in 3WD hahaha.

[BigRAWesty]

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[Plasnart]

Made me larf and reminesce the good old Hey Hey days.

https://youtu.be/qsrNGWoq9jM?si=MrCWBjwpu40ahs98

[MB]

Extremely Happy Today, was very lucky to keep my scrote in tact holding its little boys in their baggy [emoji51]

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Reminder to self, do not attempt jumping sharp fences beyond your age/physical muscle slow twitch fibres capabilities [emoji23]


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[Plasnart]

Extremely Happy Today, was very lucky to keep my scrote in tact holding its little boys in their baggy [emoji51]

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Reminder to self, do not attempt jumping sharp fences beyond your age/physical muscle slow twitch fibres capabilities [emoji23]


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Crikies mate lucky you pack to the right. I’m told it’s like a baby’s arm holding an apple!

[MB]

I wish Brother Plassy 🥲
Unfortunately needed a champagne [emoji898] back in my heyday to please Jana [emoji23]


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